Minor Arcana · Swords
Two of Swords Tarot Card Meaning
- indecision
- stalemate
- blocked emotions
- difficult choice
Two of Swords upright
The Two of Swords is the stillness of a choice not yet made. The blindfold is self-imposed; both paths ask something of you. Lower the blades and look.
Two of Swords reversed
Reversed, the Two of Swords shows a stalemate breaking. The blindfold is slipping. The decision you have been avoiding is closer than you feared.
How to read Two of Swords
Two of Swords belongs to the suit of Swords. The suit of air: thoughts, truth, decisions and conflict.
Twos are about balance, choices and partnership.
Upright, let its keywords guide the reading: indecision, stalemate, blocked emotions, and difficult choice.
Reversed, the same themes are usually blocked, delayed or turned inward. Read the reversed meaning above with that in mind.
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